Surgeon says that my breasts aren't tuberous, but they look tuberous - or abnormal - to me. Need a second opinion (Photo)

Unfortunately, surgeons have created the term tuberous breasts, a fact which causes unnecessary concerns for women. Many women just have different sizes and shapes and in my opinion shouldn't be labeled. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

An in-person assessment would be the most effective way to determine if your breasts are tuberous. Based on your photos alone, there does seem to be some mild constriction of tissue around your nipples. However, release of constricted tissue may not be necessary based on your surgeon’s assessment.

Good afternoon,
You have some tuberous characteristics, like a wide gap, narrow base and short nipple to fold distance, but your anatomy really isn't severe enough to be classified as tuberous. Realize it's a spectrum from mild to severe and at some point you call it tuberous and everything short of that you don't. In my opinion you fall short of the diagnosis. You are an excellent candidate for a submuscular augmentation for better shape, cleavage and upper pole fullness. You may choose saline or silicone gel, depending on your preference. We would determine the exact size and profile when I measure your chest, we review photos together, and you have an opportunity to try on the implant sizers here in the office.